BACKGROUND
In 1968 the Marin Art & Garden Center wanted to honor Jose Moya del Pino for his contributions as a founding MAGC member and recognized community artist. Funded with a generous donation from the Moya family, the old octagon tank house was moved from the former well site and placed on a new foundation.
The renovated Octagon House became the JOSE MOYA DEL PINO LIBRARY, and a supporting guild was formed under the knowledgeable guidance of
Mrs. Thomas Kent and Mrs. Russell Smith.
The public is encouraged to take advantage of this unique reference library. The collection is limited to works related to art, decorative arts, gardening and local history, with many of the original volumes from the personal collection of the Moya family.
The ROSS HISTORICAL SOCIETY was established in 1982. Its founding directors diligently researched early Ross history and compiled a collection of rare photographs and memorabilia. Founding member Carla Ehat spearheaded the countywide Oral History project, and RHS has been augmenting the Program, which now resides in the California Room at the Marin County Library. New interviews are being added to keep the Ross segment up to date.
The two organizations consolidated in 1994. Today the unique and charming Octagon House continues to serve as the Moya Library, complemented by a wealth of historical resources.
ACTIVITIES
First Friday Forenoon Programs ~ Presentations are given by authors, artists, scholars, experts in a given field, and in a variety of interesting topic areas. Programs are followed by a wine reception.
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Docent Volunteers ~ Keep the Library open during scheduled hours, greet visitors, and answer any questions they may have.
Annual Springtime Bus Tour ~ Bus trip to places of interest in the greater Bay Area, with our most popular itinerary being a tour of two wineries, followed by lunch in a nearby restaurant. Open to the public, and reservations required.
Town of Ross Annual July 4th Celebration ~ MOYA-RHS participates in the Town festivities by displaying historic photographs at Ross Common.
Book Publication ~ In honor of the 2008 Centennial of the Town of Ross, our historians have written a thorough and entertaining account of the Town’s history beginning with its pioneers in the early 1800’s. Dedicated to Carla Ehat, a longtime Moya member as well as founding member of the Ross Historical Society, the
book entitled “ROSS CALIFORNIA - THE PEOPLE, THE PLACES, THE HISTORY” is available for a $40 donation.
Membership - Current annual dues are $40, of which $20 goes toward membership in the Marin Art & Garden Center. Our members are encouraged to actively participate in our organization by serving as docents in the library, assisting with book preservation and identifying Ross historical photographs, and at our First Friday Programs.
The renovated Octagon House became the JOSE MOYA DEL PINO LIBRARY, and a supporting guild was formed under the knowledgeable guidance of
Mrs. Thomas Kent and Mrs. Russell Smith.
The public is encouraged to take advantage of this unique reference library. The collection is limited to works related to art, decorative arts, gardening and local history, with many of the original volumes from the personal collection of the Moya family.
The ROSS HISTORICAL SOCIETY was established in 1982. Its founding directors diligently researched early Ross history and compiled a collection of rare photographs and memorabilia. Founding member Carla Ehat spearheaded the countywide Oral History project, and RHS has been augmenting the Program, which now resides in the California Room at the Marin County Library. New interviews are being added to keep the Ross segment up to date.
The two organizations consolidated in 1994. Today the unique and charming Octagon House continues to serve as the Moya Library, complemented by a wealth of historical resources.
ACTIVITIES
First Friday Forenoon Programs ~ Presentations are given by authors, artists, scholars, experts in a given field, and in a variety of interesting topic areas. Programs are followed by a wine reception.
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Docent Volunteers ~ Keep the Library open during scheduled hours, greet visitors, and answer any questions they may have.
Annual Springtime Bus Tour ~ Bus trip to places of interest in the greater Bay Area, with our most popular itinerary being a tour of two wineries, followed by lunch in a nearby restaurant. Open to the public, and reservations required.
Town of Ross Annual July 4th Celebration ~ M
Book Publication ~ In honor of the 2008 Centennial of the Town of Ross, our historians have written a thorough and entertaining account of the Town’s history beginning with its pioneers in the early 1800’s. Dedicated to Carla Ehat, a longtime Moya member as well as founding member of the Ross Historical Society, the
Membership - Current annual dues are $40, of which $20 goes toward
